host
noun
a person who receives or entertains guests at home or elsewhere.
have been hosting
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present perfect progressiveof host.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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And recently, creatives and activists, who dream of transforming it into a hospitable greenway, have been hosting arts events.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
It might as well have been hosting a PTA fundraiser.
From Slate ● Dec. 8, 2025
However, the band members have continued to assert their independence, creating a new Instagram account under the name "jeanzforfree", where they have been hosting regular live-streams with fans.
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2025
Russian participants included the frigates Gromkiy and Otlichnyy, which have been hosting visitors for a week in the financial hub of Shanghai, China’s largest city and biggest port.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 19, 2023
Hoop For All founders Ayo Amoo and KB Thomas, Howard University graduates, have been hosting the health-care and sports crossover events for nearly a decade.
From Washington Post ● May 23, 2022
